Reclaim Your Happy!
Literacy Tip Tuesday – 5 Reasons to add reading skills into the music classroom?
Today, I’m going to tell you five reasons why it’s not just important to add reading skills in your music classroom, but how adding these strategies will actually benefit YOU and your students!
Literacy Tip Tuesday – The consequences of being a struggling reader
You may not know about the long-term consequences of being a struggling reader. Leaving school without basic reading skills affect every area of life. It’s important to help our struggling readers as much as we can. You have the ability to be a world changer!
Technology in the Music Classroom!
Technology is a great way to keep students engaged! So today, I’m going to tell you a bit about how you can use Google apps in your classroom, quickly and easily!
Why build Classroom Culture?
For most teachers, creating a safe, warm environment is something we do naturally. I like to focus on classroom culture while teaching or reviewing some basic music skills.
How do You Teach Melody Without Recorders or Singing??
Probably the biggest challenge we face is teaching anything related to melody without being able to sing or play recorders with our students. Fear not teacher! I’ve got you!
Tips for First Year Teachers – Part 5
Realistically, you are going to see some behavior that isn’t exactly what you want to see. Let’s take a closer look at how to handle that kiddo.
Tips for First Year Teachers – Part 4
Children thrive on positive reinforcement, and they love to be rewarded for their great behavior. Watch those little faces light up when you tell them something good about themselves!
First Year Teacher? Let’s Talk Transitions!
Today is all about procedures, especially transitions! Transitions can totally save you, especially with your littles. Children of all ages need structure.
Tips for First Year Teachers, Part 2
Today, I thought I’d focus on all things instrument! Here are 5 great tips to remember about instruments!
Are You a Brand New, First Year Music Teacher? Part 1
Every child WANTS to behave well.
Don’t roll your eyes at me! I’m being serious. Your students really, truly want to behave. They want their teachers to smile at them and be happy about their behavior.